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Joe Beef

Name: Joe Beef
Address: 2491. Notre Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC, Canada, H3J 1N6
Telephone: (514) 935-6504
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.8

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CAN$51 and over

French

2491. Notre Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC H3J 1N6

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 89 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

Old Montreal restaurant classics in the heart of Little Burgundy. An homage to Charles "Joe-Beef" McKiernan, 19th century innkeeper and Montreal working class hero. A drunken crawl away from the Historic Atwater market. Steaks and seafood.

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From the OpenTable editors: Since 2005, Joe Beef has garnered acclaim from diners and restaurant industry insiders alike for its chef-driven meat and seafood menu, solidifying its place among the city’s most famous restaurants. The ever-changing menu features fresh, hearty dishes like lobster spaghetti and filet mignon with bone marrow, all served in a lively, candlelit tavern setting.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
French, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(514) 935-6504
Website
http://www.joebeef.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
2491. Notre Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC H3J 1N6
Neighborhood
Griffintown/St-Henri
Cross street
Charlevoix
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 903 people are saying

Joe Beef reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Montreal / Quebec
French
Montreal
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Joe Beef in Montreal is renowned for its "excellent service and great food," offering a "chill vibe and ambience." Diners rave about the "fantastic dinner" experience, highlighting creative dishes like lobster spaghetti and bone marrow. The staff's "genuine enthusiasm" enhances the "memorable" dining experience.

903 Reviews

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Jonathan VIP
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely meal with great hospitality. Looking forward to next time when I’m in Montreal. Thank you!
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Cara
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I had really high hopes for Joe Beef given its reputation. Sadly it didn’t meet expectations as the food underwhelmed. Aside from the oysters, everything else we ordered was average. Lacking in creativity and flavor, I felt it didn’t deliver.
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Patricia
Ottawa2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal and great service. Will definitely dine at Joe Beef again.
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Devin
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing, food was on point and the service was excellent. We will be back.
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Alexis
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a gorgeous environment filled with the most friendly staff and most delicious food.
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Adam VIP
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful evening at Joe Beef while visiting Montreal for the jazz festival. We had a table tucked into the back portion of the restaurant next to the terrace which was lovely. The service was great: attentive but casual and fun, not fawning. We shared oysters to start and had the seafood special which was sublime (whole trout stuffed with crab). Martinis and wine pairing were excellent. The only miss for us was the Parisian lobster salad. It didn’t shine like the other dishes. Joe Beef isn’t a cheap night out but it’s a very memorable meal!
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valerie
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is NOT AN EXPERIENCE TO MISS! Everything about our visit to Joe Beef was beyond expectations. By far, the best service we've experienced in a while. Attentive and thoughtful, creative and genuine. My 10yr old twins were blown away - one even experienced their first (and second and third) oyster. The woman in charge of choosing their fish knows her stuff and even presented our son herself with his requested additional oyster - that is true service.
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Natalie
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
an excellent meal, fantastic service, wonderful atmosphere inside. would absolutely recommend
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Kevin
Chicago / Illinois17 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! The meal was among the best I’ve ever had. Started with oysters, had asparagus as a side, it had hollandaise and crab meat, delicious. Filet Mignon was perfect. Good job guys.
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Erin VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely incredible meal! Will be thinking about it for a long time. Run don’t walk, you won’t be disappointed.
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FAQs

Joe Beef is rated 4.8 stars by 903 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 89 times today

2491. Notre Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC H3J 1N6

Additional information

Cross street
Charlevoix
Neighborhood
Griffintown/St-Henri
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
French, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.joebeef.com/
Phone number
(514) 935-6504

Joe Beef

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